Thank you to our Volunteers!
Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation want to say a massive THANK YOU during volunteers week to all of our phenomenal…
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Nominate a deserving voluntary group for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
This is the highest award that can be given to voluntary groups across the UK, and you could help more Leicestershire groups win this prestigious award. So, if…
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Covid Pandemic
Over 2020 and early 2021, we gave around £1.25m in grants to the local charitable groups working tirelessly with those hardest hit by the pandemic. Our grateful thanks…
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High Sheriff of Rutland’s award for service to the community
It was a proud moment for the Leicestershire & Rutland Community Foundation team when the outgoing High Sheriff of Rutland, Richard Cole, presented the High Sheriff’s award at…
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New fund launches to deliver better futures through sport
Developing life skills Building strong communities Improving mental health Developing employability skills Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour The fund will open for applications on Monday 12th April and full…
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Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund deadline extended
The Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund (RRLF) is a new fund for social enterprises and charities that are improving the lives of people across the UK who are…
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Practical Support and Hope for Pandemic Mums and Babies
The Bobby Dhanjal Foundation has given much needed help to charity Baby Basics Leicester, via Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation. Baby Basics is a volunteer-led charity supporting vulnerable…
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Chamber president chooses three charities for fundraising in 2021
The new president of East Midlands Chamber has selected three charities from across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire to benefit from fundraising activities over the next year. Eileen Richards…
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Appleby Magna FC receives grant from IM Properties’ Mercia Park Community Fund
Appleby Magna Football Club is hoping to say goodbye to the days of gaffa taped goals, after receiving a major cash boost from IM Properties’ Mercia Park Community…
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“Relief, Hope and Comfort” after Vista Receives £5,000 for Privacy Screens for Care Homes
Vista, who are the leading local charity supporting people with sight loss, has received a grant of £5,000 from the Community Foundations Support Fund to provide portable privacy…
